The Africa Cup of Nations may remain a biennial competition as talks continue over abandoning the proposed move to a four-year schedule. At a Confederation of African Football (CAF) strategy conference in Cape Verde on Friday, president Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the issue had been discussed in recent days. He said all options were being […]
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Premier League coach open to taking charge should Celtic seek a new manager midway through the season… Sean Dyche is prepared to give serious thought to managing Celtic if the former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss receives a formal approach. (Football Insider, external) Celtic winger Jota completed 45 minutes in a private match against […]
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Kasper Hogh, 25, remains pleased with his decision to join Celtic, despite finding the net in only one of his first nine matches, when he scored a hat-trick against Kilmarnock. (Sun, external) Ronald Hernandez has encouraged his Venezuela team-mate Kevin Kelsy, who plays for Rangers, to continue making the most of his attacking qualities, adding […]
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With captain Andy Robertson expected to collect his 98th cap at left wing-back and Aaron Hickey likely to operate on the opposite flank, questions remain over how Scotland will use their wide attackers. Ben Gannon-Doak became an important player under Clarke because of his pace and skill in one-on-one situations. Josh McPake has displayed comparable […]
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Enzo Maresca played down Manchester City’s early advantage in the title race following Sunday’s 5-3 triumph over Sunderland, insisting that the campaign is still in its opening stages. The action-packed win at the Etihad Stadium took City to 15 points from their first five league fixtures. They now sit three points above Arsenal, who were […]
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Arsenal may consider sending teenage talent Max Dowman out on loan this season if the move would support his progress. The 16-year-old broke two records last season by becoming the youngest player to score in Premier League history and the youngest scorer for the Gunners. Although he has not yet played in the English top […]
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When does an encouraging opening begin to look like a genuine breakthrough? It may still be too early to say, but as Leeds scored freely during a thrilling evening at Elland Road, it felt as though expectations around the club were beginning to rise. Those who followed Leeds closely during the summer believed the team […]
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However, matters at West Ham are rarely that simple. Questions still surround Amanda Staveley’s plans. Her agreement with former co-chair Vanessa Gold in July activated West Ham’s pre-emption rights procedure. The outcome allowed Kretinsky and Sullivan to expand their holdings, while fellow investors Tripp Smith and Terry Brown also increased their shares. In principle, Staveley […]
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Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard has joined Anderlecht on a £1m loan deal, while the Scottish Premiership side have turned down Besiktas’ attempt to borrow Belgian international Nicolas Raskin. Aasgaard has registered one goal across five appearances this campaign and will now spend the remainder of the season in Belgium. Anderlecht can make the Norway international’s […]
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Crystal Palace have completed the permanent signing of England defender Ben Chilwell from RC Strasbourg. The 29-year-old is back at Selhurst Park after helping the Eagles lift the FA Cup during his loan spell in the latter half of the 2024-25 season. Chilwell expressed his delight at returning, saying he was pleased to reunite with […]
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